‘If I do say so, I have to admit I look perfect. The royal tailor has surpassed himself this time.’
Catherine suppresses a grin. Of course he did. She slipped him enough of a bonus that he would create something marvellous for her favourite child. Of course it helps that he had such superior material to work on in the first place. Nothing is too good for her darling Anjou.
He’s still staring in the mirror, entranced by the gleam of the hundreds of gems adorning his costume, each one chosen to highlight his dark beauty.
‘Do you like it? I spared no expense for you-‘
‘I love it, Maman, thank you!’
‘You look magnificent, like a true king. You will put everyone, including your poor brother quite to shame.’
Anjou’s monstrous vanity is still not satisfied.‘If only if were me. What a magnif
